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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andre Haack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taiei Kin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Andre Haack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taiei Kin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kin throws a leg kick but Haack sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kin swings for the body but Haack moves out of range.
Haack lands a head kick!
Haack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kin.
Kin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Haack throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haack keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Haack throws a lazy right hand but Kin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kin thows a leg kick but Haack checks it
and Haack counters with a big head kick but Kin shrugs it off.
Kin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Haack gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Haack looks to land a body kick but Kin moved away.
Haack has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Abobomination Training in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haack takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kin avoids a kick to the body.
Kin throws a jab but it's blocked by Haack.
Haack digs a good body shot into Kin's ribs.
Andre Haack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haack tries to work over Kin's front leg with a kick but Kin checks it.
Haack looks to land a body kick but Kin moved away.
Haack misses with a head kick.
Haack tries to land a leg kick but Kin saw it coming and moves away.
Kin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kin moves out of range of the body kick.
Haack misses with a body kick.
Haack connects with a right hand. Kin shakes it off.
Haack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kin.
Haack throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haack.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haack misses with a low kick.
Kin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kin is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Are you kidding me?! Haack ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Kin clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andre Haack!
Andre Haack thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr WeBL (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). WeBL comes to the cage accompanied by Blood. Jack Murdock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mr WeBL!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Murdock!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdock throws a hook to the side of WeBL's head but WeBL sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
WeBL has managed to clinch.
Murdock misses with a punch on the inside.
Murdock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Murdock.
Murdock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
WeBL throws an elbow but it's blocked.
WeBL keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murdock's efforts to push away.
WeBL takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Mr WeBL has been cut.
WeBL takes a shot to the head.
WeBL throws an elbow that misses.
A short uppercut from WeBL.
Our sources have told us that WeBL has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Murdock lands a hook to the side of the head.
WeBL lands with a right to the head.
WeBL misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murdock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
WeBL blocks an uppercut.
Murdock has a couple of punches blocked by WeBL.
Murdock struggles to land a body shot inside as WeBL controls his hands.
WeBL throws an elbow that misses.
WeBL swings wildly with an uppercut but Murdock uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
WeBL tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murdock's elbow.
Murdock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murdock manages to break the clinch.
Murdock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by WeBL.
Murdock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
WeBL tries to clinch
and Murdock counters with a right hand to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
WeBL doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murdock looking to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by WeBL.
Murdock scores with a shoulder strike.
WeBL goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
WeBL doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murdock prevents a body shot from WeBL.
A shot in the inside from Murdock.
Murdock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murdock has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. WeBL seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Murdock can turn it around.
A head punch blocked on the inside by WeBL.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
WeBL working aggressively here.
WeBL misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murdock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murdock stalling in the clinch but WeBL improves position.
WeBL misses with the head strike.
Murdock throws a punch but it's blocked by WeBL.
Murdock has a couple of punches blocked by WeBL.
Murdock swings wildly with an uppercut but WeBL uses good head movement to avoid it.
WeBL can't find room to land a body shot as Murdock controls the action.
WeBL throws an elbow but it misses.
Murdock wants to stall.
Murdock misses with the head strike.
WeBL blocks an uppercut.
Murdock misses with the head strike.
Murdock lands a hook that snaps the head of WeBL backwards.
Murdock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mr WeBL's cut is getting worse.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murdock.
A head punch blocked on the inside by WeBL.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murdock throws a punch but it's blocked by WeBL.
WeBL prevents a body shot from Murdock.
Murdock is trying to break the clinch but WeBL has him pressed against the cage.
Murdock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murdock works on WeBL's body with a couple of short punches.
Murdock tries to throw a body punch but WeBL avoids it by throwing Murdock back against the cage.
Murdock throws a punch but it's blocked by WeBL.
With the fighters up against the cage, WeBL throws an elbow but misses.
Murdock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
WeBL makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
WeBL is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Murdock takes a shot to the head.
WeBL lands a nice uppercut.
Murdock avoids the elbow strike from WeBL, against the cage.
WeBL gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Jack Murdock has been cut.
Murdock misses with some punches.
Murdock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
WeBL lands with a right to the head.
Murdock throws a punch but it's blocked by WeBL.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murdock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murdock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with WeBL's elbow.
Murdock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murdock blocks a body shot from WeBL.
Murdock misses with some punches.
Murdock blocks an elbow strike from WeBL.
Murdock can't find room to land a body shot as WeBL controls the action.
WeBL dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Murdock blocks an elbow strike from WeBL.
WeBL is trying to stall.
WeBL working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Murdock on the inside.
Murdock throws a head punch that misses.
WeBL misses with an elbow over the top.
Murdock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with WeBL's elbow.
WeBL tries a body shot but Murdock blocks it.
WeBL looking to slow down the pace here.
WeBL blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Murdock dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Murdock lands a left and a right that send WeBL crashing to the mat, dazed. Murdock thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
WeBL lands a body shot.
WeBL wants to clinch up but Murdock keeps it at a distance.
WeBL moves into the clinch successfully.
Murdock avoids the elbow strike from WeBL, against the cage.
Murdock lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murdock lands a shoulder strike.
WeBL is rocked!
Mr WeBL's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice elbow from WeBL.
Oh WeBL is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
WeBL misses with a punch to the body.
WeBL lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
WeBL seems to have got his legs back now.
WeBL misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from WeBL - that landed with a thud.
WeBL blocks an uppercut.
WeBL works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murdock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murdock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
WeBL throws a shot from downtown. Murdock moves away and avoids it.
Murdock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Murdock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
WeBL misses the jab.
Murdock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
WeBL tries to clinch up.
WeBL clinches with his opponent.
Murdock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
WeBL throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murdocks head.
Murdock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
WeBL can't find room to land a body shot as Murdock controls the action.
Murdock lands with a left to the head.
Murdock blocks a body shot from WeBL.
Murdock swings wildly with an uppercut but WeBL uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for WeBL.
WeBL scores with a shoulder strike.
Murdock struggles to land a body shot inside as WeBL controls his hands.
Murdock swings wildly with an uppercut but WeBL uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murdock blocks the elbow strike.
WeBL blocks a punch to the side of the head.
WeBL struggles to land a body shot inside as Murdock controls his hands.
WeBL lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
WeBL prevents a body shot from Murdock.
WeBL misses with a punch to the body.
WeBL is working Murdock over against the cage.
WeBL lands an elbow inside that Murdock shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Murdock.
WeBL lands with a right to the head.
Murdock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murdock swings wildly with an uppercut but WeBL uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murdock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murdock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with WeBL's elbow.
Murdock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
WeBL softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
WeBL is working Murdock over against the cage.
WeBL takes a shot to the head.
WeBL lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
WeBL misses with a shot to the kidneys.
WeBL lands a shot to the body.
Jack Murdock seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murdock is breathing heavily.
WeBL lands an elbow just above Murdock 's eye.
WeBL can't find room to land a body shot as Murdock controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
WeBL is leaning against Murdock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
WeBL stalling against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, WeBL creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murdock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murdock has a couple of punches blocked by WeBL.
A right handed body shot lands from WeBL.
WeBL keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Murdock's efforts to push away.
Murdock trying to control the position but instead, WeBL has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murdock into the cage.
WeBL lands an elbow that stopped Murdock in his tracks for a moment.
WeBL lands with a left to the head.
WeBL looks to throw an elbow but misses.
WeBL working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by WeBL.
WeBL tries to throw a body punch but Murdock avoids it by throwing WeBL back against the cage.
Murdock throws a punch but it's blocked by WeBL.
Murdock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
WeBL swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murdock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
WeBL lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murdock backwards.
A right hand to the body from WeBL.
WeBL works on Murdock's body with a couple of short punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
WeBL working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
WeBL lands with a right to the head.
Murdock has a couple of punches blocked by WeBL.
WeBL presses Murdock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
WeBL misses with a shot to the kidneys.
WeBL lands with a right to the head.
WeBL lands an elbow that stopped Murdock in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from WeBL.
WeBL lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
WeBL misses with a shot to the kidneys.
WeBL gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
WeBL lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murdock or not.
WeBL makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
WeBL lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr WeBL dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! WeBL's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
WeBL doesn't manage to clinch there - Murdock circles away.
Murdock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murdock is clearly trying to counter these attacks from WeBL with a body shot.
Murdock throws an overhand right that lands on WeBL's shoulder, as WeBL tries to avoid the shot.
WeBL clinches with his opponent.
Murdock tries to work over WeBL's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murdock tries a body shot but WeBL blocks it.
WeBL lands an elbow inside that Murdock shrugs off.
Murdock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murdock.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murdock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
WeBL struggles to land a body shot inside as Murdock controls his hands.
WeBL lands a nice elbow.
WeBL lands a damaging elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
WeBL lands an elbow inside that Murdock shrugs off.
That has opened up Jack Murdock's cut even more.
A head punch on the inside from Murdock fails to land.
WeBL lands a nice elbow.
Murdock misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by WeBL.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murdock tries to throw a body punch but WeBL avoids it by throwing Murdock back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murdock.
Murdock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
WeBL throws an elbow that misses.
WeBL lands a nice elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by WeBL.
A quick uppercut on the inside from WeBL.
Murdock stalling in the clinch.
WeBL misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murdock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by WeBL.
Murdock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murdock dodges an elbow strike from WeBL.
Murdock lands an uppercut.
WeBL goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murdock throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murdock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murdock tries a body shot but WeBL blocks it.
WeBL misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murdock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
WeBL misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from WeBL.
Murdock swings wildly with an uppercut but WeBL uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murdock working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
WeBL blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from WeBL.
Murdock misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from WeBL.
WeBL controlling the action here for a moment.
Good body shot from WeBL.
WeBL lands an elbow just above Murdock 's eye.
WeBL creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murdock's defenses.
Murdock misses with a body punch.
Murdock misses with a body punch.
WeBL gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The cut above Jack Murdock's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
WeBL goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murdock has a couple of punches blocked by WeBL.
WeBL lands an elbow inside that Murdock shrugs off.
Murdock blocks a body shot from WeBL.
WeBL creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murdock's defenses.
Jack Murdock's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Murdock being controlled against the cage.
Murdock taking a breather.
WeBL lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
WeBL blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by WeBL.
WeBL lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Murdock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with WeBL's elbow.
WeBL lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jack Murdock's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mr WeBL!
As Mr WeBL got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: The true joy is knowing that when my pathetic opponent goes home to his family, his children will scream in horror at the sight of their father's disfigured face...'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Friedrich Bergfried (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Friedrich Bergfried has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Friedrich Bergfried!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Banner!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Banner misses the target.
And Bergfried counters with a quick kick to the body but Banner blocks it.
Bergfried misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banner walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bergfried.
Bergfried misses with a body kick.
Banner lands with a nice body punch.
Banner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've been told by Bergfried's head coaches at [LOD]Berlin Giants that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bergfried blocks a jab.
Banner scores with a hook to the body. Bergfried takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Banner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Banner misses with a straight right.
Banner throws a poor cross that misses
and Bergfried counters with a left to the body.
Bergfried cracks Banner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bergfried feints and then cracks Banner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Banner down.
Banner lands with a straight right. Bergfried didn't see that one coming.
Banner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bergfried. That one must have hurt.
Banner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bergfried drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Banner feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bergfried sprawling to the canvas! Bergfried rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Banner finish him?!
Bergfried is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergfried is holding his hands too far apart here. Banner throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Bergfried is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Banner!
After the big win, Bruce Banner made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Lodano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucas Lodano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Brown!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lodano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lodano moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lodano lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheers as Lodano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brown doesn't seem phased though.
Brown tries a low kick but Lodano avoids it.
Lodano looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
A jab from Lodano misses.
Brown misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Lodano.
Lodano connects with a body shot that sends Brown's belly button to the back.
Lodano throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Brown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Lodano is looking to counter punch.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lodano.
Lodano moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
Brown throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lodano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Jim Brown has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lodano throws a big shot that misses.
Brown thumps Lodano with a low kick.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Lodano ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brown at a distance.
Lodano clinches with his opponent.
Lodano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lodano jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brown walks away with a smile on his face. Lodano gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lodano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown staying out of range there.
Lodano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lodano uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brown has time to react.
Brown lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brown attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lodano throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown slips a straight right by Lodano.
Lodano throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lodano misses with a shot to the body
and Brown counters with a nice body shot.
Lodano doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Lodano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown feints and then cracks Lodano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lodano down.
Brown scores with a head kick.
Brown tries to clinch up.
Lodano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Brown just manages to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brown.
Lodano missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lodano thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Lodano misses the target.
Brown needs to keep his hands up - Lodano had a free shot at his head there.
A slow jab from Lodano misses its intended target.
Brown steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Lodano connects with a looping right hand.
Lodano tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown throws a front kick aimed at Lodano's knee but Lodano avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lodano throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lodano. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lodano looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Lodano misses with a body shot.
Brown scores with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Lodano misses the target.
Brown scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lodano misses with a double jab.
Lodano backing away here, and Brown unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lodano has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brown.
Brown has closed the distance and engaged Lodano in a clinch.
Lodano throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Lodano on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lodano avoiding damage as Brown throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lodano tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brown smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Lodano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lodano misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Brown fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lodano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lodano.
Lodano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brown is out of range and Lodano settles back down.
Lodano lands a glancing blow to the side of Brown's head.
Lodano takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Lodano shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Lodano's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lodano is looking to counter the offense by Brown and move into the clinch.
Lodano throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Lodano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lodano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brown checks it well.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Lodano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Lodano.
Brown slips a jab from Lodano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lodano scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Lodano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Brown's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lodano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown counters with a body kick.
Lucas Lodano is winning the standup battle so far.
Lodano takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown tries to counter by closing the distance.
Brown checks a low kick from Lodano.
Brown wants to counter the offense by Lodano and move into the clinch position.
Lodano scores with a hook.
Brown staying out of range there.
Brown throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lodano blocks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Lodano moves out of range of the body kick.
Lodano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brown's waist but Brown gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lodano off to one side.
Brown will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Lodano.
Lodano avoids the head kick by Brown.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
Lodano throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Brown is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lodano doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodano tries to score with a low kick but Brown moves his leg out of the way.
Lodano misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brown. That's going to slow Lodano down.
Lodano darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.
Lodano fails to pull guard.
Brown misses with an elbow strike.
Brown landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lodano misses with a punch on the inside.
Lodano lands with a light punch inside.
Lodano jumps guard but Brown stands there with Lodano around his waist. Lodano gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
I was talking to Lodano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Lodano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lodano takes an elbow to the temple.
Lodano avoiding damage as Brown throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodano digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lodano jumps guard but Brown turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Brown leaning his opponent against the cage.
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lodano misses with some punches.
Lodano managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brown just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lodano's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brown throws an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lodano working aggressively here.
Lodano dodges an elbow strike from Brown.
Brown pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lodano is trying to pull guard but Brown turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lodano is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lodano is trying to pull guard but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Lodano jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brown walks away with a smile on his face. Lodano gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lodano connects with a body shot.
Lodano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lodano is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brown.
Lodano throwing a counter right hand but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lodano.
A telegraphed right hand from Lodano misses the target.
Brown is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lodano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Lucas Lodano has been cut.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brown enables Lodano to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brown manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Lodano from controlling successfully.
Brown seems keen to control Lodano's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lodano wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Lodano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing Lodano from standing up.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lodano in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lodano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lodano lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lodano throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lucas Lodano will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Lodano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brown throws a chopping leg kick but Lodano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lodano throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brown.
Brown leaves Lodano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brown lands a head kick!
Brown fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lodano.
Lodano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lodano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brown lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lodano at a distance.
Brown explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lodano misses with a body shot
and Brown makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lodano really felt that one!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown scores with a spinning back kick!
Lodano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lodano misses with a wild body shot.
Lodano will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A jab from Lodano misses.
Lodano throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lodano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lodano throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lodano misses with a wild body shot.
Brown scores with a spinning back kick!
Brown throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lodano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodano misses with an uppercut
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lodano looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Lodano persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Lodano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick from Brown.
Brown is looking to slow Lodano down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown lands a high kick!
Lodano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brown.
Brown is looking to slow Lodano down with leg kicks.
Brown defending well as Lodano loads up on a big left hand.
Brown connects with an inside leg kick.
Lodano's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Lodano throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lodano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Lodano avoids the head kick by Brown.
Brown throws a chopping leg kick but Lodano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lodano throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
Lodano misses with an uppercut.
Brown fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lodano wants to slow Brown down by chopping away at his legs.
Lodano fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown flicks out a counter leg kick but Lodano steps away.
Lodano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown tries to clinch but Lodano moves out of range.
Brown lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown is looking to land body kicks.
Lodano blocks a head kick by Brown.
An inside leg kick lands from Lodano.
Lodano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lodano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Lodano.
Brown throws a big counter head kick but Lodano avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lodano throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Lodano.
Brown thumps Lodano with a low kick.
Brown lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lodano misses the jab.
Lodano looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lodano.
Lucas Lodano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown throws a front kick that sends Lodano stumbling back into the cage.
Brown connects with a leg kick. Lodano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lodano tries to clinch up.
Lodano rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lodano avoids a wild elbow strike from Brown.
Brown pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jim Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lodano has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Lodano!
During a confident post fight interview, Lucas Lodano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devin Skrumbellos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Snow Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skrumbellos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is CANT BE TOUCHED!!!. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Snow Man enters the cage!
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26
276 lbs
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255 lbs
7 - 4 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devin Skrumbellos !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Snow Man!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Man buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Man tries to work over Skrumbellos 's front leg with a kick but Skrumbellos checks it.
Skrumbellos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Man on the side of the head.
Man avoids the body shot from Skrumbellos .
Man scores with a jab to the jaw.
Skrumbellos slips under a jab.
Man has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Man throws the kick towards the body but Skrumbellos avoids it.
Skrumbellos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Man missing with a left hand there. Skrumbellos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skrumbellos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Skrumbellos misses with a hook.
Man shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Man lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Skrumbellos is just out of range.
Skrumbellos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Man has time to react.
Skrumbellos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrumbellos works the jab nicely.
Skrumbellos misses with a hook.
Man tries to work over Skrumbellos 's front leg with a kick but Skrumbellos checks it.
Skrumbellos tries to land a body kick
letting Man counter with a right hand.
Skrumbellos misses with a lunging right hand
and Man makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Skrumbellos misses with a hook. Man ducked under it nicely.
Donk. Skrumbellos catches Man right on the button with a cross.
Skrumbellos throws an off balance right hand
and Man makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Skrumbellos misses with a body shot
and Man counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Man jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Man throws out a leg kick but Skrumbellos moves out of range and Man only half commits.
Skrumbellos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skrumbellos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Man throws an overhand right that lands on Skrumbellos 's shoulder, as Skrumbellos tries to avoid the shot.
Man displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skrumbellos throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man throws a series of punches but Skrumbellos moves out of range.
Skrumbellos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Man throws out a loose jab but Skrumbellos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Man takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Skrumbellos .
Man throws a low kick but Skrumbellos moves out of range easily.
Skrumbellos looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Skrumbellos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Man with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Skrumbellos defending well as Man loads up on a big left hand.
Skrumbellos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Skrumbellos lands a really nice looking cross but Man seems unphased.
Man shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Skrumbellos misses the shot to the body.
Man takes a swing at Skrumbellos 's ribcage but misses.
Man takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbellos works Man's body with a nice hook.
Man misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Man checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Man! But no joy.
Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Man connects with a body shot.
Skrumbellos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Man counters with a nice body shot.
Man throws a series of punches but Skrumbellos moves out of range.
Man checks a leg kick.
Man fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skrumbellos manages to avoid it.
Man cracks a nice hook into Skrumbellos 's ribs.
Man waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skrumbellos .
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Skrumbellos is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skrumbellos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A jab from Man finds it's way through Skrumbellos 's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skrumbellos misses the shot to the body.
Man misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Skrumbellos misses the target.
Man moves away from the strike by Skrumbellos .
Man with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Man takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Skrumbellos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Skrumbellos .
Skrumbellos lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Skrumbellos misses its intended target.
Skrumbellos punishes Man's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skrumbellos lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Devin Skrumbellos will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Skrumbellos missing with a left hand there. Man was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skrumbellos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Devin Skrumbellos is winning the standup battle so far.
Skrumbellos looks to score with a jab to the body but Man is just out of range.
Man throws a leg kick
and Skrumbellos counters with a crisp right hand that drops Man! Skrumbellos lets Man back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Man is rocked!
It looks like Snow Man has been cut.
Skrumbellos is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Man flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Man is out cold! Skrumbellos holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devin Skrumbellos !
Devin Skrumbellos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ice Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Karhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Karhu's choice of entrance music: Samuli Edelmann - Teit meistä kauniin. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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35
136 lbs
28 - 5 - 0 |
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30
138 lbs
24 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ice Drago!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antti Karhu!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drago connects with an inside leg kick.
Drago lands a leg kick that knocks Karhu off balance momentarily.
Drago has taken the fight to the clinch.
Drago throws a head punch that misses.
Karhu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karhu misses with the head strike.
Karhu tries to score a body lock takedown but Drago shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Karhu breaks the clinch.
Karhu slips under a jab from Drago.
And Karhu tries to counter it with a takedown but Drago pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Drago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karhu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Drago manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drago lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karhu lands with a right to the head.
Drago misses with a punch to the body.
Drago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karhu can't find room to land a body shot as Drago controls the action.
Drago tries to work over Karhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drago lands with a left to the head.
Karhu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drago goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Drago scores with a nice short uppercut.
Karhu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karhu manages to break the clinch.
Karhu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karhu.
Drago on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Karhu slips under a jab from Drago.
Antti Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drago takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Karhu is looking to score with low kicks.
Drago throwing a counter right hand but Karhu manages to avoid it.
Karhu motions for Drago to come forward. Karhu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Drago wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drago chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karhu can pounce on him.
Karhu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karhu loads up on a big right hand but Drago slips the punch.
Karhu throws a jab when Drago was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu swings for the body but Drago moves out of range.
Karhu wants to land a leg kick but Drago is out of range.
Drago connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karhu misses with a straight left.
Karhu loads up on a big right hand but Drago slips the punch.
Drago takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Drago throws a leg kick but Karhu checks it.
Drago misses with a low kick.
Karhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Crunch! Drago slams his shin into Karhu's torso.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karhu checks a leg kick.
Drago looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drago looks to land a body kick but Karhu moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karhu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Karhu lands a nice forearm strike.
Drago is pushing Karhu's head away, looking to escape. Karhu manages to hold on to the position though.
Karhu is chipping away with strikes.
Drago managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Karhu.
Karhu working the head with strikes.
Karhu tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karhu trying to control the position but Drago is working away.
Drago is looking for a sweep.
Karhu looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Drago is avoiding damage well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhu tries to advance to mount but can't.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Karhu working his ground and pound in the gym.
Karhu in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Karhu working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drago is looking for a sweep.
Karhu lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Drago down.
Drago is looking to reverse the position.
Drago gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drago won't allow Karhu to pass to mount.
Karhu is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Karhu landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ice Drago will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Karhu, right into the meat.
Karhu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Drago.
That kick from Karhu tenderised Drago's leg. Drago is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slow jab from Drago misses its intended target.
Drago throws a low kick but Karhu avoids it.
Karhu takes a swing at Drago's ribcage but misses.
Karhu lands a jab.
Drago tries to clinch but Karhu moves out of range.
Karhu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Drago with a body shot.
Karhu lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karhu.
Drago missing with a left hand there. Karhu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drago loads up on a big right hand but Karhu slips the punch.
Drago's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karhu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Drago scrambles back to his feet.
Karhu checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karhu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Karhu - that will leave a mark!
Antti Karhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drago fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karhu.
Karhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karhu misses with a lunging right hand
and Drago counters with a left to the body.
Karhu avoids the head kick by Drago.
Karhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Drago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Drago fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karhu checks it well.
Karhu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Karhu lands with a cross.
Drago avoids a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karhu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karhu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drago.
Karhu misses with a hook.
Drago throws a leg kick that is checked
and Karhu counters with a straight right hand.
Drago with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Karhu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drago looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karhu lands a nice shot that snaps Drago's head back.
Drago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karhu.
Karhu staying out of range there.
Karhu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice jab there from Karhu.
Karhu scores with a hook to the body. Drago takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drago avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhu misses with an uppercut
and Drago counters with a slapping leg kick.
Karhu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Drago tried to counter with a leg kick but Karhu avoided it.
Drago misses with a low kick.
Drago is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Drago drops his hands momentarily and Karhu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ice Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drago throws a leg kick
and Karhu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Karhu.
Karhu throws a strike but Drago rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Drago won't allow Karhu to sweep him here.
Karhu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Karhu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drago controls from within his opponent's guard.
Karhu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Drago passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Karhu throws a leg kick
and Drago counters with a big head kick but Karhu shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Karhu is predictable there
and Drago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drago moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Drago on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Drago gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Karhu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Drago pushes Karhu off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Karhu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Drago just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Karhu.
Drago walks into a left hand.
Karhu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drago throws a low kick but Karhu avoids it.
Karhu flicks out a counter leg kick but Drago steps away.
Drago pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A lazy left from Drago finds it's target.
Drago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drago throws the kick towards the body but Karhu avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Karhu there.
Karhu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drago.
Karhu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karhu misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago tries to clinch there but Karhu circles away.
A jab lands there for Karhu.
Karhu throws a push kick but Drago slaps the foot to one side.
Drago tried to score with a low kick but Karhu checks it.
Karhu tries a quick counter leg kick but Drago is wise to it.
Karhu throws a body punch but Drago moves out of range.
Drago moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Karhu misses with a body shot.
Drago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karhu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Drago tests Karhu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karhu misses with a leg kick
and Drago counters with a nice low kick that buckles Karhu's knee momentarily.
Karhu misses with a straight right.
Karhu looks to throw the jab but Drago is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karhu throws a sloppy head kick and Drago moves out of range easily.
Karhu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drago in his tracks.
Karhu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drago.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drago misses with a left hand
and Karhu counters with a straight right hand.
Drago misses with a combination
and Karhu counters with a stiff right hand.
Karhu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drago can pounce on him.
Karhu misses the shot to the body.
Drago stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Karhu.
Karhu is looking to slow Drago down with leg kicks.
Drago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karhu.
Drago half committed to a counter leg kick.
Drago avoids the head kick by Karhu.
Drago thuds a left hand into Karhu's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karhu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drago slips under a jab from Karhu.
Karhu throws a hook but Drago blocks it.
Karhu walks into a stiff left hand from Drago.
Karhu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drago.
Karhu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Drago is able to avoid easily.
Drago falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karhu counters with a stiff right hand.
Karhu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Karhu throws a right hand that misses
and Drago counters with a head kick that drops Karhu to the mat! Karhu scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Karhu is rocked!
Drago takes one to the side of the head.
Karhu is still on wobbly legs! Can Drago finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karhu throws a hook but Drago blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karhu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Karhu showed some decent athleticism there.
Drago pushes Karhu off and gets back to his feet.
A lazy left from Karhu finds it's target.
Karhu seems to have recovered his senses.
Drago looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Drago closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karhu.
Karhu blocks an uppercut.
Drago pushes Karhu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ice Drago has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Drago has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
Karhu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Karhu fails to land.
Karhu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drago lands a leg kick that knocks Karhu off balance momentarily.
Drago attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Antti Karhu just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Drago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Karhu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Drago connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karhu scrambles back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Karhu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karhu. Drago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drago seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Drago throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Drago checks a leg kick.
Karhu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drago misses the jab.
Karhu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Drago slips a jab from Karhu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu misses with an uppercut. Drago saw that one coming.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch but Karhu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karhu.
Drago misses with a straight right.
Karhu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Karhu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu misses with a few strikes there.
Karhu misses with a straight right.
Drago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Karhu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drago throws a low kick but Karhu moves out of range easily.
Drago lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karhu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karhu's corner calls for a 1-2. Karhu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Drago throws a wild body kick that Karhu sees coming a mile off.
Karhu misses with a head kick.
Karhu blocks a head kick by Drago.
Karhu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karhu throws a leg kick but Drago sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Drago fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago tries to clinch but Karhu is having none of it.
Drago gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Karhu lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drago throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karhu.
Karhu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karhu digs a right hand underneath Drago's ribcage. Drago let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drago.
Karhu avoids the elbow strike from Drago, against the cage.
Drago has a couple of punches blocked by Karhu.
Drago blocks an uppercut.
Karhu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drago tried to score with a low kick but Karhu checks it.
Drago wants to clinch
and Karhu counters with a takedown into side control.
Drago throws Karhu to one side and escapes!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Drago thinks about countering with a body kick.
Karhu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drago. That did some damage!
Karhu throws a series of punches but Drago moves out of range.
Karhu throws a head kick that misses
and Drago counters with a slapping leg kick.
Karhu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice sprawl there from Drago as Karhu shoots in.
Karhu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karhu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Karhu moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karhu misses with a body punch
and Drago moves into the clinch.
Drago throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Karhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Karhu.
Drago tries to work over Karhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Drago on the inside.
Karhu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Drago after a bit of a struggle.
Drago throws a head punch that misses.
Drago throws a punch but it's blocked by Karhu.
Drago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karhu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drago misses with a punch on the inside.
Drago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karhu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karhu throws the left hand but Drago avoids the punch easily.
Karhu throws a front kick that sends Drago stumbling back into the cage.
Drago wants to clinch up but Karhu keeps it at a distance.
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ice Drago had his way with Antti Karhu in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Drago takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Drago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karhu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Drago as he avoids it easily.
Drago keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Karhu throws a lazy uppercut
and Drago counters with a thumping low kick.
That kick from Drago tenderised Karhu's leg. Karhu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Drago scores with a head kick.
Karhu moves out of range of the body kick from Drago.
Karhu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karhu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Karhu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karhu.
Karhu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Drago's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drago lands a leg kick that knocks Karhu off balance momentarily.
Drago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Drago tried to counter with a leg kick but Karhu avoided it.
Drago tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Karhu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karhu feints a counter leg kick.
Drago dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Karhu. That did some damage!
Drago misses with a low kick as Karhu jumps back.
A countering left hand to the body from Karhu misses.
Karhu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karhu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Drago tries to land a leg kick but Karhu saw it coming and moves away.
Drago moves away from the strike by Karhu.
Karhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Drago is just out of range.
Karhu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karhu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drago changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karhu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Karhu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drago has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Drago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karhu moves out of range of the body kick.
Karhu misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Karhu.
Drago wants to slow Karhu down by chopping away at his legs.
Karhu is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice shot lands for Karhu.
Drago throws a solid leg kick but Karhu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Drago.
Drago comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhu missing with a left hand there. Drago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karhu misses with a low kick.
Drago cracks a nice hook into Karhu's ribs.
Karhu throws a hook to the side of Drago's head but Drago sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drago takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Drago swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Karhu.
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Drago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Karhu does it's job there.
Drago fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karhu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drago.
Nice body kick from Karhu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karhu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drago backing away here, and Karhu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Karhu looks to land a left hand but Drago moved out of range nicely.
Drago looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karhu lands a body shot.
Karhu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Drago slips a jab and a cross from Karhu.
Drago throwing a counter right hand but Karhu manages to avoid it.
Karhu fails with a takedown attempt.
Ice Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antti Karhu.
Karhu throws a head kick that Drago semi-blocks.
Karhu connects with a solid leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Antti Karhu.
I think Karhu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
Ice Drago retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandar Kamenov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anakoni Kai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kamenov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Korn - Hey Daddy. Kai is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Firestarter. Anakoni Kai has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksandar Kamenov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anakoni Kai!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamenov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kai throws out the jab.
Kamenov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A jab from Kamenov finds it's way through Kai's defenses.
Kamenov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamenov misses with a body punch
and Kai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Aleksandar Kamenov has been cut.
Kamenov moves out of range as Kai strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Kamenov as he connects with a hook.
Kamenov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A swing and a miss from Kamenov.
Kai lands a really nice looking cross but Kamenov seems unphased.
Kamenov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Kamenov.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kamenov connects with a right hand. Kai shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenov throws a low kick but Kai avoids it.
Kai has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kamenov. Kai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamenov throws a chopping leg kick but Kai manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kamenov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kai.
Kai counters with a body kick.
Kai looks for the body kick but Kamenov saw that one coming.
Kai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kamenov.
Kamenov swings for the body but Kai moves out of range.
Kamenov throws the left hand but Kai avoids the punch easily.
Kai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kamenov digs a good hook to Kai's body.
Kai ducks under a wild hook from Kamenov.
Nice straight punches there by Kamenov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kamenov.
Kamenov misses with a hook.
Kai was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kamenov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov throws out a powerful jab.
Kamenov blocks a head kick by Kai.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai ducks right into an uppercut from Kamenov.
Kamenov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kamenov tries to land a front kick but Kai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kai loads up on a big right hand but Kamenov slips the punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kai checks a leg kick.
Kai lands with a good body shot.
Kamenov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kamenov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kamenov avoids the body shot from Kai.
Kamenov misses with an uppercut.
Kamenov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kamenov.
Kai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kamenov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kamenov clobbers Kai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circling - Kai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamenov lands a head shot.
Kai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kamenov.
Kamenov misses with a low kick.
Kai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kamenov.
Kamenov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kamenov lands a glancing blow to the side of Kai's head.
Kai is rocked!
Kamenov checks a leg kick.
Kai blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov is looking to land body kicks.
Kamenov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kai's calf.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamenov looks to land a left hand but Kai moved out of range nicely.
Kai only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kamenov looks to throw the jab but Kai is out of range.
Kai follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Kai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kamenov.
Kamenov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kai.
Kamenov punishes Kai's body with a nice straight punch.
Kamenov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kai moves away.
Kai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kamenov misses with a low kick.
Kai replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kamenov blocks it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Kamenov as he connects with a hook.
Kai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kamenov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kai throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Kamenov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleksandar Kamenov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kai tries to move into range but Kamenov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kai throws out a powerful jab.
Kamenov misses with a straight left.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kai might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kamenov has got the better of the exchanges.
Kamenov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kai has time to react.
Kamenov throws a body punch but Kai moves out of range.
Aleksandar Kamenov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kai looks for the body kick but Kamenov saw that one coming.
Kamenov throws out a leg kick but Kai moves out of range and Kamenov only half commits.
Kamenov lands a nice hook to Kai's body. Kai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai throws a series of punches but Kamenov moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kamenov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kamenov misses with a kick to the body.
Kai throws out a counter right but Kamenov avoids it with no problem.
Kai takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kamenov lands with an uppercut that bounces Kai off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenov scores with a body shot.
Kai lands with a nice body kick.
Kai misses with a leg kick
and Kamenov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kai looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Crunch! Kai slams his shin into Kamenov's torso.
Kai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kamenov.
Good exchange - Kamenov coming out on top.
Kamenov throws a nice head kick!
Donk. Kamenov catches Kai right on the button with a cross.
Kamenov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kamenov, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kai takes a swing at Kamenov's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamenov pushes Kai away with a front kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kai.
Kamenov scores with a hook.
Kai throws a right hand that misses
and Kamenov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kamenov scores with a punch to the head.
Kai is still on wobbly legs! Can Kamenov finish him?
Kamenov circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kai to the canvas! Kai doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kamenov keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandar Kamenov!
Aleksandar Kamenov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sellus Gravius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Juggernaut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gravius comes to the cage accompanied by Morrowind. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sellus Gravius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bo Juggernaut!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juggernaut throws a shot from downtown. Gravius moves away and avoids it.
Juggernaut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gravius appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gravius misses with a straight right.
Gravius misses with a straight right.
Juggernaut gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Juggernaut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Bo Juggernaut has been cut.
Gravius throws a body punch but Juggernaut moves out of range.
Juggernaut takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Juggernaut cracks Gravius with an open hand slap.
Gravius tests Juggernaut's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Juggernaut throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gravius.
Juggernaut fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juggernaut lands the left hand.
Juggernaut takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gravius looks to land a left hand but Juggernaut moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juggernaut tries to clinch but Gravius moves out of range.
Juggernaut loads up on a big right hand but Gravius slips the punch.
Juggernaut misses with an uppercut. Gravius saw that one coming.
Gravius avoids a kick to the body.
Gravius dodges the punch combination from Juggernaut.
Gravius fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Juggernaut looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Juggernaut pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gravius is out of range and Juggernaut settles back down.
Juggernaut throws a leg kick but Gravius checks it.
Gravius just misses with a punch to the body.
Juggernaut was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gravius lands a head shot.
Juggernaut ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gravius moves away.
Juggernaut tries to move into range but Gravius moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juggernaut throws a big shot that misses.
Juggernaut has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gravius has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gravius there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Juggernaut. Gravius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juggernaut wants to clinch
and Gravius counters with a head kick that drops Juggernaut to the mat! Juggernaut scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Juggernaut is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gravius circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Juggernaut tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Gravius wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sellus Gravius!
After the fight, Sellus Gravius was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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